Participants are responsible for their own lodging. A block of lodging
rooms has been reserved at several local hotels but because of other
events over the weekend, may not be available for all nights.

The Holiday Inn is offering a special rate of $99/single or double. To
reserve a room, please call the hotel at 877-834-3613 and mention you
are attending the Residential College Symposium, or you can follow the
direct link
to place your room
reservation.

The Hilton Garden Inn is offering a special rate of $129/single or
double. To reserve a room, please call the hotel at 540-552-5005 and
mention you are attending the Residential College Symposium, or you can
follow the direct link
to place your room reservation.

The Inn at Virginia Tech is offering a special rate of $129/single or
double. To reserve your room, please call the hotel
directly at 540-231-8000 or toll free at 877-200-3360 and mention
you are attending the Residential College Symposium. This special
rate is available only until Thursday, September 18th or until the
block fills.

By Air:
The closest major airport is Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
(www.roanokeairport.com), about 38 miles northeast of Blacksburg. It is
serviced by Allegiant Air, Delta, United Airlines, and US Airways, which
connect to dozens of leading metropolitan cities (Atlanta, Charlotte,
Chicago, Detroit, NYC/LaGuardia, Orlando/Sanford, Philadelphia, and
Washington, DC).

Ground Transportation Available

The following are options for any ground transportation you may need
after your arrival. These services can be found on the first floor of
the terminal near the baggage claim area.

Conference Vans:
We will provide transportation between the Airport and the Inn at
Virginia Tech. The shuttle will leave at 10AM, Noon, 2PM, 4PM, and 6PM.
Please email jpenven@vt.edu for more information and call
540-357-0750 upon your arrival to locate the van.

Roanoke Airport Transportation Service: (www.roanokeats.com)
Provides easy access to Blacksburg and the Inn at Virginia Tech. The
airport is approximately 45 minutes away from scenic Blacksburg. For
reservations, call: 1-800-288-1958 or 540-345-7710. Services available
include shuttle and private car. Reservations in advance are required,
offering 24-hour service.

Shuttle:
Approximately $66 per person to Blacksburg (or $33/person for 2 people). Shuttle stops at the Inn at Virginia Tech, Holiday Inn, and Squires Student Center.

Private Car:
$72 per person to Blacksburg. Car will take passenger anywhere in Blacksburg.

Smart Way Bus Service: (www.smartwaybus.com)
1-800-388-7005 or 540-982-6622
Service is $4 per person to Blacksburg. The bus operates Monday through
Saturday (does not run on Sunday) at regularly scheduled times. Bus
drops off on the Virginia Tech campus at the Squires Student Center
stop. Call The Inn at Virginia Tech (540-231-8000) to schedule a shuttle
pickup from Squires to The Inn. Visit the website for the exact route
and times.